GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
demurto take exception : object
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
fermentto undergo fermentation
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever